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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 568.13 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 568.13 and 287.83 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 568.13 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/568.13 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 568.13 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 163,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,524.86/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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